Salve Regina 52, Nichols 14: Basil throws for 5 TDs

Saturday

Oct 15, 2016 at 6:41 PM

Senior quarterback Brandan Basil completed 10-of-20 passes for 282 yards and five touchdowns to lead Salve Regina to a 52-14 victory over visiting Nichols College in New England Football Conference (NEFC) action at Gaudet Field.

It was the second time in his Seahawks' career that Basil threw for five touchdowns in a game. Four of his five scoring strikes were for over 40 yards, including a 71-yard bomb to Chris Caron on the offense's first play from scrimmage.

While Basil dominated through the air, Salve's senior running back Sam Pascale rushed 15 times for 149 yards and a touchdown. Pascale has scored at least a touchdown in a every game this season.

Another Seahawks back, James Dawson, rushed 15 times for 100 yards and a touchdown.

Salve has won 18 in a row over conference opponents at home and 24 of their last 26.